Value of: Owen Power

[eojsmada]

Hell no. Jones is terrible, probably washed. Blackhawks don't have the pieces for Power, even though he'd probably be a good fit there.

Jones is just playing over his head because he doesn't play with Werenski anymore. But if you were to put him in a lower leverage situation, he might return to form. Chicago has LOTS of pieces and Jones fills an immediate need to have a veteran who can help wrangle all the kiddos as well as upgrade the blue line for long enough while other prospects round into form.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Trading Powers is not a quick fix here.

The failings of this team is not all on the players, but rather incompetant Management to find The Right mix of players. If Powers had, say Radko Gudas skating next thim, he'd be braver.

And Powers will improve defensively once he grows into his height - hopefully.

Again, if someone makes an offer that we can't refuse, no one is untouchable. Not happening in today's NHL.

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Yeah, Buffalo is missing vets who can help their game and cover for simple things.

 

[HFpapi]

He's 21. Remember when everyone thought Victor Hedman was nothing special after a few seasons?

Tampa stayed the course however and watched him win a Norris, a Smythe, and two cups.

This is Buffalo though so of course they will trade him and watch him become yet another former Sabre being a centrepiece of a cup win for someone else.

 

[Fogelhund]

Trading Powers is not a quick fix here.

The failings of this team is not all on the players, but rather incompetant Management to find The Right mix of players. If Powers had, say Radko Gudas skating next thim, he'd be braver.

And Powers will improve defensively once he grows into his height - hopefully.

Again, if someone makes an offer that we can't refuse, no one is untouchable. Not happening in today's NHL.

I'd say this is the Buffalo d-core problem in a nutshell. A lack of veteran D in the lineup, to teach them how to play on the ice. The top 4 D are all 24 or under, with nobody showing them how to get it done.

 

[Breakers]

It’s wild he went from amazing controlled exits both carrying and passing at Michigan.
Like absolutely elite

To having zero clue what he is doing in the NHL in that department.

 

[Just Linda]

Buffalo would lose any trade they make for him and he'll 100% bloom in a new environment and go on to have an excellent career.

They have to do it. He's too soft to ever win in Buffalo and I don't see Buffalo building his mean streak.

 

[Chainshot]

It’s wild he went from amazing controlled exits both carrying and passing at Michigan.
Like absolutely elite

To having zero clue what he is doing in the NHL in that department.

His stats show he can do that with his exits, it's the engagement around his net and defensively (which were not strengths as a Wolverine, nor in Chicago) are still bad if not worse.

 

[Beerz]

It’s wild he went from amazing controlled exits both carrying and passing at Michigan.
Like absolutely elite

To having zero clue what he is doing in the NHL in that department.

You don't watch him? ... He is very good at transitioning the puck up the ice. Again his struggles are that of defensive engagement. He is going to put up a lot of points in the NHL ..

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

You don't watch him? ... He is very good at transitioning the puck up the ice. Again his struggles are that of defensive engagement. He is going to put up a lot of points in the NHL ..

...for both the Sabres and their opponents...

 

[Irie]

A lot of Norris Trophy winners hadn't even played a single NHL game yet when they were Power's current age.

No one knows what Power will be in 5 years, some GMs will be weary, and some GMs will pay a lot to roll the dice on his development, believing they have a potential #1 D in the making.

No, power is not currently a #1 D, but he has potential to be that, and #1 D are extremely difficult to acquire, so my money is on some GM taking a gamble and paying a premium for him if he is made available.

 

[Beerz]

...for both the Sabres and their opponents...

Not arguing

 

[tsujimoto74]

Jones is just playing over his head because he doesn't play with Werenski anymore. But if you were to put him in a lower leverage situation, he might return to form. Chicago has LOTS of pieces and Jones fills an immediate need to have a veteran who can help wrangle all the kiddos as well as upgrade the blue line for long enough while other prospects round into form.

Cool story, still don’t want him, and sure as hell wouldn’t trade anything anywhere near as valuable as Power for him. Just because Jones has been in the league for a decade doesn’t mean he provides something we’re actually missing skills-wise (he doesn’t).

 

[TageGod]

It’s wild he went from amazing controlled exits both carrying and passing at Michigan.
Like absolutely elite

To having zero clue what he is doing in the NHL in that department.

Still incredible. He was the best defensemen in the NHL at breakout pass success rate. Confidence may not currently be there 100% with carrying it but still is great offensively.

A lot of Norris Trophy winners hadn't even played a single NHL game yet when they were Power's current age.

No one knows what Power will be in 5 years, some GMs will be weary, and some GMs will pay a lot to roll the dice on his development, believing they have a potential #1 D in the making.

No, power is not currently a #1 D, but he has potential to be that, and #1 D are extremely difficult to acquire, so my money is on some GM taking a gamble and paying a premium for him if he is made available.

You would immediately lose your money. We already know Byram is deemed as the expendable one. Power will cook here unless it is a 1 for 1 1C trade.

 

[Djp]

Jones is just playing over his head because he doesn't play with Werenski anymore. But if you were to put him in a lower leverage situation, he might return to form. Chicago has LOTS of pieces and Jones fills an immediate need to have a veteran who can help wrangle all the kiddos as well as upgrade the blue line for long enough while other prospects round into form.

He has negative ROI even at 5$5M

Buffalo isnt touching him

A team who drafts a LD in th ihis years draft could have nterest here with last 3 yrs pairs with ELC years

 

[alphafox]

I could easily see the Jackets ponying up a big offer for Power but the contents would depend on what direction Buffalo wants to go. If they are looking for High Ceiling its probably around Lindstrom. If its current help i would expect it to be around Sillinger. Throw in our unprotected 1st and Proverov going back as well. I could see another young player like LDBB or even Chinakov as well, but I don't see the Jackets being willing to include guys like Fantilli, Marchenko, Vronk and KJ if that is what Buffalo demands.

 

[Fjordy]

I could easily see the Jackets ponying up a big offer for Power but the contents would depend on what direction Buffalo wants to go. If they are looking for High Ceiling its probably around Lindstrom. If its current help i would expect it to be around Sillinger. Throw in our unprotected 1st and Proverov going back as well. I could see another player/prospect like LDBB or even Chinakov as well, but I don't see the Jackets being willing to listen on guys like Fantilli, Marchenko, Vronk and KJ.

I think if we trade Power, it's in a deal for a guy like Pettersson, but otherwise I don't see much point in trading him. Byram would probably go. Lindstrom, I think, has a very specific value right now because of his health issues.

 

[is the answer jesus]

I could easily see the Jackets ponying up a big offer for Power but the contents would depend on what direction Buffalo wants to go. If they are looking for High Ceiling its probably around Lindstrom. If its current help i would expect it to be around Sillinger. Throw in our unprotected 1st and Proverov going back as well. I could see another player/prospect like LDBB or even Chinakov as well, but I don't see the Jackets being willing to listen on guys like Fantilli, Marchenko, Vronk and KJ.

I think if Buffalo entertains moving Power it's gotta be for a singular big time piece. They can't be selling him for a package of players and picks, even if the value is there and I say that as a really big fan of Lindstrom.

 

[tsujimoto74]

I could easily see the Jackets ponying up a big offer for Power but the contents would depend on what direction Buffalo wants to go. If they are looking for High Ceiling its probably around Lindstrom. If its current help i would expect it to be around Sillinger. Throw in our unprotected 1st and Proverov going back as well. I could see another young player like LDBB or even Chinakov as well, but I don't see the Jackets being willing to include guys like Fantilli, Marchenko, Vronk and KJ if that is what Buffalo demands.

Power is a high-end talent with a ton of value. If the Sabres move him, it’s because they’re going big-game hunting. The price will hurt. A package of lesser pieces (especially a futures-oriented one) isn’t going to cut it.

 

[alphafox]

I think if Buffalo entertains moving Power it's gotta be for a singular big time piece. They can't be selling him for a package of players and picks, even if the value is there and I say that as a really big fan of Lindstrom.

Makes sense, hopefully to can find your 1 for 1. My sympathy as a Jackets fan as We've seen all to close what having not a star center is like...for the entirety of our franchise.